Betano’s flutter of fun
Athens agency Another Circus has created a vibrant mixed-media film for the betting app Sportsbook.
Cathay's latest motion
We Are From LA’s Pierre Dupaquier keeps the beat thumping in this momentum-fuelled spot.
Breast Cancer Now’s matter of time
In this simple but moving film for the cancer research charity, victims of the disease express the reality of a terminal diagnosis.
One NZ’s mobile POV
The New Zealand telecommunications company launches a cleverly-crafted campaign that tells the story of different character’s days from their phone’s perspective.
Matt Berry recruits members for the Order of Mo
The English actor narrates a fun campaign calling for participation in this year’s Movember, in which people from all walks of life embark on an epic pilgrimage to worship a giant moustache.
A stand-up guy
This new spot for Neilson Active Holidays features the exploits of Dave, a tourist whose attempts to get upright while windsurfing garner unprecedented attention.
Protergia’s rookie mistakes
The energy company promotes its student package with a comic look at the domestic disgustingness of those new to living away from home.
Punters ride a wave of renumeration for Betclic
Marcel and Quad's Bruno Aveillan show the shockwaves that follow a cracking goal.
Betano’s flutter of fun
Athens agency Another Circus has created a vibrant mixed-media film for the betting app Sportsbook.
Cathay's latest motion
We Are From LA’s Pierre Dupaquier keeps the beat thumping in this momentum-fuelled spot.
Breast Cancer Now’s matter of time
In this simple but moving film for the cancer research charity, victims of the disease express the reality of a terminal diagnosis.
One NZ’s mobile POV
The New Zealand telecommunications company launches a cleverly-crafted campaign that tells the story of different character’s days from their phone’s perspective.
Matt Berry recruits members for the Order of Mo
The English actor narrates a fun campaign calling for participation in this year’s Movember, in which people from all walks of life embark on an epic pilgrimage to worship a giant moustache.
A stand-up guy
This new spot for Neilson Active Holidays features the exploits of Dave, a tourist whose attempts to get upright while windsurfing garner unprecedented attention.
Protergia’s rookie mistakes
The energy company promotes its student package with a comic look at the domestic disgustingness of those new to living away from home.
Punters ride a wave of renumeration for Betclic
Marcel and Quad's Bruno Aveillan show the shockwaves that follow a cracking goal.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowAbteenBagherifoundlifeinBenjaminEarlTurner'sHeadspace
shots speaks to Love Song's Abteen Bagheri about how his extraordinary 16mm promo for the US rapper introduced us to the music world's best animatronic buddy.
How to get banned and save the planet
When a spot exposing how Big Oil companies use influencers for greenwashing was banned on LinkedIn, the makers swiftly fashioned a smart response that was even more effective. shots spoke to the team behind the campaign – creatives Lara Baxter and Alice Goodrich– and James Turner, founder of creative collective Glimpse, about the making of Save the Planet, Unfollow a Greenwasher.
How to navigate A Longer Journey
We get under the bonnet of CrossCountry's recent campaign that took in a time-sensitive shoot, a potentially hostile crowd and a first-time actor as the agency, director and DoP take us behind the scenes of the emotive spot.
Yorkshire has packing down to a Tea
As the UK braces for the summer holidays, with Brits flocking to the beaches of mainland Europe and beyond, Yorkshire Tea reminds us - via a catchy rap number - that there's one essential all holiday-makers need to pack.
How Guy Manwaring sent The Famous Five on a Great Western Adventure
We speak with Merman director Guy Manwaring to find out more about how, in collaboration with adam&eveDDB and production company Not To Scale, he helmed the delightful fourth instalment of Great Western Railways' enchanting Enid-Blyton-inspired series.
The Sweetshop expands in Bangkok
The Sweetshop Films expands presence in Bangkok with stunning new office space.
Creators Inc. welcomes Evan Bourque
Comedy director Evan Bourque signs to Creators Inc. for commercial representation in the UK and EMEA.
Tony Cullingham, RIP
The industry reels at news of the tragic passing of Tony Cullingham, the legendary leader of the Watford Advertising Course and BBH Barn.
Vellas joins HALAL's roster of directors
Over the past decade, Vellas has crafted a portfolio that includes more than 150 commercials.
Mekanism acquires Spanish design studio Zapiens
Zapiens brings decades of award-winning experience to Mekanism as the agency scales its digital practice.
AICP Awards tour continues to San Francisco
Industry leaders and AICP Awards curators from the agency, brand and music sides will discuss winners and trends at the Exploratorium on Oct. 11.
- CZAR Amsterdam’s Bart Timmer directs campaign for ESPN
- EE launch Incredible Your Everyday campaign
- Allstate know some people just know
- Wyoming Whiskey debuts third installment of Wide Open Spaces
- Don’t get left out of the joke in Improv Comedy Clubs’ first campaign
- AlanMichael slows down in new promo
- Imagine Dragons launch Children of the Sky
- Easy Mondays director Luis Gerard documents stories of the pandemic
- Joint scores with latest AWS campaign
- Coke Studio gets creative collaborations
The Sweetshop expands in Bangkok
The Sweetshop Films expands presence in Bangkok with stunning new office space.
Creators Inc. welcomes Evan Bourque
Comedy director Evan Bourque signs to Creators Inc. for commercial representation in the UK and EMEA.
Tony Cullingham, RIP
The industry reels at news of the tragic passing of Tony Cullingham, the legendary leader of the Watford Advertising Course and BBH Barn.
Vellas joins HALAL's roster of directors
Over the past decade, Vellas has crafted a portfolio that includes more than 150 commercials.
Mekanism acquires Spanish design studio Zapiens
Zapiens brings decades of award-winning experience to Mekanism as the agency scales its digital practice.
AICP Awards tour continues to San Francisco
Industry leaders and AICP Awards curators from the agency, brand and music sides will discuss winners and trends at the Exploratorium on Oct. 11.
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The Way I See It: Siri Bunford
From the 60-second Steadicam shot on the set of The Shining which started it all, to a Super Bowl spot for Google, Knucklehead director Siri Bunford has helmed some of the most iconic ads of the past 15 years and blazed a trail for female directors in the commercials world. Whether it’s #FoodDancing or pigeon fancying, the secret to Bunford’s success is simple: finding the humanity at the heart of every story – and a ‘just keep going’ mentality.
Kate McMullen: Breaking down walls
Having started out agency side before becoming a director, Kate McMullen, a winner at this year's Young Director Award, reveals to Tim Cumming how her award-winning short film work informs her branded stories, and how, as an advertiser, her goal is to capture an audience.
Rosanna Peng bowls a perfect game against the YDA competition
Canadian director Rosanna Peng picked up a Gold in the YDA Dreampitch: Short Film category with her pitch for Bowling Bao. Here, she chats to Izzy Ashton about bowling teams from the 1980's, women taking up space in male-dominated arenas, and future projects.
Playlist: Arnaud Bresson
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Peer Review: Andzej Gavriss
Repped by Parisian production house Frenzy, Andzej Gavriss is a director, writer and photographer with a passion for storytelling, portraiture and experimental film. He tells us about the work and directors that inspire him, how he finds inspiration through collaboration, and the importance of developing your own voice.
On My Radar: Emily Dean
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